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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.07, 908.01 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.07, 908.01 and 400.14 is: 600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.07 : 908.01 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.07/908.01 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.07x = 908.01 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.07x = 363,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,331.12/605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.48

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